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Apple Vision Pro Developer Kits Now Available

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In order for the Vision Pro to be successful, Apple must provide developers with early access to hardware, ensuring the availability of engaging apps. Consequently, the company has decided to offer Vision Pro developer kits, which include a loaned mixed reality headset, assistance with setup, regular expert consultations, and additional support beyond the usual developer benefits, to eligible individuals. The operative term, as you might guess, is “if.” You are submitting an application and not buying a product like the old Apple Silicon Developer Transition Kit. In addition to being…

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The first mixed reality headset has a lot of hardware under the hood which will be powering the visionOS platform. Gadgets 

Apple Vision Pro Headset to Feature Custom-Designed DRAM Chip

Adriana Marais

According to reports, Apple’s forthcoming AR headset, Vision Pro, is said to incorporate a specially designed dynamic random access memory (DRAM) that will effectively support Apple’s R1 input processing chip. The Apple Vision Pro has two chips, including an M2 chip and an R1 chip, according to MacRumors. The Korea Herald was the first to report about it. The M2 chip is responsible for processing content, running the visionOS operating system, running computer vision algorithms and providing graphical content, while the R1 chip processes all the information from the headset’s…

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It'll reportedly only be sold in major US market Apple Stores to start with. Gadgets 

Apple to Offer Vision Pro Headset Through Appointment-Only Sales

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According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, Apple intends to introduce its Vision Pro headset, priced at $3,500, in a phased manner, beginning in the US with scheduled demonstrations in specific Apple Store locations. This gradual approach aligns with the specialized and intricate characteristics of the mixed reality headset, mirroring Apple’s initial strategy with the launch of the Watch in 2015. Apple is pushing for meetings to try to buy the Vision Pro, just as it did with the Apple Watch, according to people familiar with the matter. It also asks potential…

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The headset comes with a stretchable 3D knitted fabric headband that fits around the users' heads behind their ears. But there is another strap that the company has not yet mentioned. Gadgets 

Apple Not Expected To Include Vision Pro Headband In Packaging

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Apple, the tech giant headquartered in Cupertino, has revealed its much-awaited Vision Pro headset at WWDC 2023. The headset, which costs $3,499, is set to hit the market in the early months of next year. However, a recent report suggests that the company will not include the overhead strap in the retail package of the Vision Pro headset. With the ability to seamlessly switch between virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), the headset offers users a unique experience where digital images blend into the real environment. The headphones come…

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The company could sell the band as an optional accessory. Gadgets 

Apple’s Vision Pro Headset May Not Include Top Strap in Packaging

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In early June, Devindra Hardawar, the Senior Editor of ReturnByte, previewed the Vision Pro and noticed an additional velcro strap on the prototype unit that was not shown in any of Apple’s promotional material. A company representative informed him that the device would accommodate more straps if required. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple created the strap that goes over the user’s head after some employees complained that the Vision Pro felt “too heavy” after a few hours of use. In a move reminiscent of the company’s decision to sell…

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Troughton Smith conducted his experiment using the Apple Music app, but any app and seemingly any controls could be used. Gadgets 

Apple Vision Pro Could Transform Any Surface Into a Touchscreen Display: Get the Details

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According to a developer for Apple Vision Pro, the headset has the ability to generate controls and displays that can be projected onto any surface within the user’s room. AppleInsider reports that developer Steve Troughton Smith has discovered the ability to select a surface from the headset’s view and then position any app so that it appears to be on that surface. Troughton Smith ran his experiment using the Apple Music app, but any app and seemingly any controls could be used. “So if Apple’s virtual keyboard for Vision Pro…

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The new headset will have a lot of features that might not be available to the third-party apps. Gadgets 

Apple Denies Camera Access To Third-Party Apps On Vision Pro Headset

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The Vision Pro headset from Apple will adhere to its standard privacy policies. It is improbable that the company will permit third-party applications to access the built-in cameras on the headset due to privacy issues. This isn’t the first time Apple has blocked access to a device’s features. Both iPhone and iPad users have been limited by such restrictions for years, and Vision Pro is likely to follow suit. With Apple restricting third-party apps from using the headset’s camera, how do premium video features work on Vision Pro? According to…

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The company launched its first-gen mixed reality headset that will be available in the market by the end of next year. Gadgets 

Apple May Face Challenges Selling Vision Pro Headset In China

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The Apple Vision Pro headset is set to hit the market in early 2022, but the company is facing hurdles in one of its key markets. Reports suggest that the product will need to be rebranded in order to be sold in China, as Huawei currently owns the trademark for the name Vision Pro in the region. The Vision Pro brand can only be used by Huawei in China, which means Apple will have to find another name to sell the mixed reality headset or find some kind of legal…

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The company's first-gen mixed reality product has shown promise and the industry is keeping a close eye on how it fares. Gadgets 

Sundar Pichai’s Comments on Apple’s Vision Pro Virtual Reality Headset

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The recent unveiling of Apple’s Vision Pro headset has garnered favorable responses, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai has expressed his enthusiasm for the emerging mixed reality product category. Although Pichai has yet to try the Vision Pro headset, he has expressed excitement about the technology that drives similar headsets. He believes immersive computing experiences will become a key part of the industry in the future, moving away from the traditional black rectangles that could be his way of looking at smartphones. “Google has always felt computing evolves beyond black rectangles,”…

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This is partly due to the rapid growth and adoption of accessible technologies like ChatGPT and Google Bard, the report said. News 

Google Searches for Mixed Reality Skyrocket Following Apple’s Vision Pro Launch

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According to a report on Monday, the global online searches for Mixed Reality (MR) surged by 1,130% on Google after the recent launch of Apple’s MR headset Vision Pro. An analysis of Google search data revealed that online interest in VR increased by 300 percent on June 5 when Apple unveiled its new $3,499 MR headset at the Worldwide Developers Conference in California, US, Digital-adoption.com reports. Searches for “VR,” “mixed reality,” and “augmented reality” increased by 300 percent, 1,130 percent, and 545 percent, respectively, after Apple announced the Vision Pro…

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Apple Vision Pro is the company’s first-ever mixed-reality headset. (Apple) Gadgets 

Is Apple Vision Pro Worth the $3499 Price Tag? A More Affordable Option on the Way

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During WWDC 2023, Apple surprised everyone by introducing its first-ever AR/VR headset, the Vision Pro, with the phrase “One more thing…”. While VR headsets like the Meta Quest 3 and HTC Vive Focus 3 have been available for some time, the Vision Pro has impressed people with its advanced features, including gesture controls, multiple cameras and sensors, and more. According to Apple CEO Tim Cook, the Vision Pro “seamlessly blends the digital world with the real world.” In addition to the headset’s unveiling, Apple also shocked people with its price…

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Apple launched the Vision Pro headset earlier this month and the cheaper version could have a different focus. Gadgets 

Apple Vision Pro Headset May Receive an Affordable Version

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The Apple Vision Pro headset boasts advanced technology and a realistic experience, but its high price tag of $3,500 (approximately Rs 2.8 lakh) makes it unaffordable for most consumers. As a result, it comes as no surprise that Apple plans to release a more affordable version of the headset. According to Bloomberg, this budget handset could hit the market by the end of 2025, which is still a few years away. It’s likely that the cheaper version could be the vanilla Apple Vision, while the Pro moniker will remain with…

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In an Apple developer Platforms of the State video, the Vision Pro headset can be seen connected to a USB dongle—and this has sparked a debate online as to what it could be. Gadgets 

Apple Vision Pro Headset and Unknown USB Adapter Revealed in WWDC 2023 Video

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The recently launched Vision Pro headset by Apple at WWDC 2023 has received a significant response, with people expressing diverse opinions. A video on the Apple developer Platforms of the State showcases the Vision Pro headset connected to a USB dongle, leading to an online debate about its purpose. The video shows what the USB-C adapter looks like plugged into the right side of the Vision Pro headset. And — as MacRumors spotted — in one shot, the adapter appears to have a USB-C cable that leads to Mac Studio…

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Apple is creating a whole platform, not just an experience machine. Gadgets 

Apple Vision Pro Contrasts with the Meta Quest

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When Apple refers to the Vision Pro as a “spatial computer,” it may seem like an overstatement. Essentially, it is a top-of-the-line mixed reality headset that can be used for gaming, content creation, and productivity. However, there are more affordable options available, such as the $299 Meta Quest 2, which can also perform these functions. For professionals who require advanced capabilities, wearables like the Quest Pro and Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 are already capable of handling some of these tasks. Therefore, if you are simply seeking an improvement on existing technology,…

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn't intimidated by Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, which was revealed earlier this week at WWDC 2023. Gadgets 

Mark Zuckerberg Dismisses Apple’s Vision Pro Headset as Not Being a ‘Magical Solution’

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Despite the recent unveiling of Apple’s Vision Pro mixed-reality headset at WWDC 2023, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg remains unfazed. As reported by The Verge, Meta, one of Apple’s biggest competitors in this field, held an internal meeting where Zuckerberg assured employees that Apple’s Vision Pro was nothing new — that Meta hadn’t already researched, and that there aren’t some kind of magic solutions. which they have to the limitations of the laws of physics.” Zuckerberg dismissed the headset as high-end hardware that “makes sense for the cases they’re going for.”…

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It's in Apple's newest products, just not on the lips of its executives Tuesday. AI 

What AI Technologies Were Featured at WWDC?

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Since the release of ChatGPT last November, generative AI has become a mainstream phenomenon, comparable to Pandora’s infamous opening of the misery box. Startups and industry leaders are now racing to incorporate this smart feature into their existing code stacks and integrate the transformative potential of machine-generated content into their apps. In the current hype cycle, it is essential to promote genAI accomplishments to stand out amidst the flood of customizable chatbots and self-producing Powerpoint slide sellers in the market. If Google’s latest I/O conference or Meta’s new dedicated development…

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Apple teams up with Mira, a startup specialising in Augmented Reality Headsets. (Apple) Gadgets 

Mira Technology Enhances Apple Vision Pro Headset

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Apple has made a significant move in the augmented reality (AR) industry by acquiring Mira, a startup that specializes in creating AR headsets. Although the financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed, it coincides with the launch of Apple’s own AR headset, the Vision Pro, which is priced at $3,499. The acquisition was confirmed by Apple after reports emerged that 11 Mira employees had been hired by the company. Mira’s CEO, Ben Taft, expressed his excitement for the company’s “next chapter at Apple” in a private Instagram post,…

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Los Angeles-based startup Mira also has contracts with the US military. News 

Apple Acquires AR Firm Responsible for Nintendo’s ‘Mario Kart’ Attraction

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According to reports, Apple has acquired Mira, a startup specializing in AR technology. Mira, based in Los Angeles, is known for creating AR headsets for Super Nintendo World’s Mario Kart ride and has secured contracts with the US Air Force and Navy. In 2017, ReturnByte tested the Mira Prism, the company’s AR headset designed for smartphones. Apple recently unveiled its highly anticipated AR headset, the Vision Pro, during its WWDC 2023 keynote on Monday. The Verge reports that the acquisition was confirmed on the private Instagram account of Mira CEO…

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Apple's Vision Pro headset will be compatible for people with weak vision by providing vision correction inserts in collaboration with Zeiss, eliminating the need for wearing glasses while using the headset. Gadgets 

Apple Vision Pro Headset Offers Optical Inserts, No Glasses Needed For Poor Vision

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During the WWDC 2023 keynote, Apple unveiled its latest product line, the Apple Reality Pro headset, which is a spatial computer. This mixed-reality headset has been making waves in the news since its announcement, as it is the company’s first new product line in years. The Vision Pro headset will be sold at a staggering price of $3499 (approximately Rs 2,88,000) and will initially only be available in the US. Not only does it have advanced features like a 3D sensor camera, Micro-OLED displays with a total of 23 million…

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Know the biggest announcements from the Apple WWDC 2023. (AP) News 

Apple WWDC 2023 Biggest announcementd: Unveiling of iOS 17 and Apple Vision Pro

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During the keynote session of the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023, Apple CEO Tim Cook made a statement that will be remembered for some time. He declared that they would be making some of their biggest announcements ever at WWDC. The show lasted for just over two hours, during which Apple presenters hurriedly presented software and hardware products that were exceptional and could have easily been the main attraction at any other event. Among the highlights were the introduction of iOS 17 with a journal app, standby display, and…

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